The Byers Foundation Ltd
The Byers Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Mequon, Wisconsin. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Byers Foundation Ltd at a glance
- Total assets
- $833,194
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $27,232
- -33.1% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $4,742
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,742
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Byers Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1251 W Glen Oaks Lane, Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: (262) 238-6996
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Byers Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 17 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Mequon, Wisconsin. No further geographic focus is stated.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Byers Foundation Ltd gives
- In 2025 it paid out 11% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $795K (2021) to $5.7M (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Byers Charitable Gift Fund Mequon, WI | Charitable - Donor-Advised Fund 1083149 | $2,861,243 |
| Mary K Mancini Charitable Fund Mequon, WI | Charitable - Donor-Advised Fund 1273346 | $1,430,621 |
| Sheahan Charitable Foundation Mequon, WI | Charitable - Donor-Advised Fund 1273247 | $1,430,621 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $833,194 | $27,232 | $4,742 | — | — | $4,742 | $28,351 | $41,306 |
| 2024 | $806,639 | $40,696 | $7,655 | — | — | $7,655 | $19,529 | $38,602 |
| 2023 | $772,195 | $131,927 | $7,942 | — | — | $7,942 | $4,053 | $32,625 |
| 2022 | $146,744 | $-125,054 | $5,764,461 | $5,722,485 | 3 | $5,764,461 | $15,788 | $264,362 |
| 2021 | $5,915,894 | $666,729 | $842,711 | $795,000 | 14 | $842,711 | $624,018 | $317,423 |
| 2020 | $5,784,075 | $351,999 | $944,918 | $880,000 | 12 | — | $307,081 | $325,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Byers Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported zero grants in each of the three filing years shown: 2023, 2024, and 2025. Grant totals and typical grant sizes are not provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J Byers as president, Nancy L Byers as secretary, and Mary Mancini as “VICE PRESIDE.”
The Byers Foundation Ltd is led by Michael J. Byers, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Byers
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Mancini
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Byers
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathy Sheahan (2020–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Byers Foundation Ltd
How large is The Byers Foundation Ltd?
The Byers Foundation Ltd reported $833K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from The Byers Foundation Ltd?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Byers Foundation Ltd make grants?
The foundation is based in Mequon, Wisconsin. No further geographic focus is stated.
What is The Byers Foundation Ltd's EIN?
The Byers Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1743977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Byers Foundation Ltd accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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